We have a good conversation about some terrifying national debt and farm subsidy numbers. Covid19 continues to be a growing concern with our listeners, so delved back into that crisis. Honey bees provided a bit of happiness at the end of our podcast as we detailed a bit of our five-part series I am writing for CritterFacts.com
In Episode #42 Mask, Covid19, and Bees, we delve into a Gallup Poll about mask-wearing, discuss Covid19 spread, and honey bees. We share a lot of great information in the first two segments and finish with my passion project, raising honey bees. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive c...
In Episode #41 we have a great conversation with former North Branch, MN Mayor Kirsten Hagen-Kennedy. We discuss her campaign for the 2018 DFL nomination in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, her years of community organizing, mayoral campaigns, her work to improve public health and her winning a Bush Fellowship. It is, at times, blunt and raw as we discuss the harsh political climate in her area and throughout the Country.
We discuss the politics and necessity of wearing a face mask during the time of Covid19. Food Banks across our Country face escalating demands and dwindling resources. Our Country is moving fast to open up economic activities, and we delve into the positives and negatives. We finish this episode with our Quiz and a chance to win a Wimmer's Wilderness Mason Jar Drinking Glass, recycled cardboard pen, retractable/reusable straw, and a candle made from our very own beeswax.
Welcome to Wimmer’s Wilderness. In this episode, we have a conversation with Ryan Kernosky, the Community Development Director and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. We discuss Community Development, Economic Development, Public Service, and so much more, including how the Covid19 Pandemic is affecting local communities. I am your host George Wimmer. I have 30 years of volunteer work, community organizing, and 16 years in local government – 12 as mayor...
In this episode we have a Covid19 update, discuss the financial impacts to local governments and finish with lessons learned from the Great Recession. We have our popular quiz in which you may win a Wimmer’s Wilderness Mason Jar drinking glass, Wimmer’s Wilderness recycled cardboard pen and the very popular retractable – reusable straw.
In this episode we discuss 2020 as the lost year, wildlife corridors and telemedicine. We have a couple parody commercials interlaced and our popular quiz.
In Episode #36 New Reality we discuss the concept of Flattening the Curve, Stay at Home Orders and the future episodes. We are in a whole new world reality and we must be prepared to do our part. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that wil...
We have a great conversation with Jennifer Rombalski, Public Health Director of La Crosse Wisconsin. Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention. The definition of public health is different for every person. We discuss a wide range of topics of how to make our communities healthier and what it takes to have a good Public Health Department. Wimmer’s Wildern...
Conversation with Mayor Wheeler of Bremerton, WA. We discuss his Military and Public service. Our conversation covered topics of public health, housing, jobs, environment and many more than impact his community. Also some really innovative ideas to better serve communities throughout our Country. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communi...
Conversation with Chair John Pepper of Norwich Vermont. We discuss his lifetime of business success and how that has motivated him to help make his community a better place. We discussed livable wages, affordable housing, transparency, climate change impacts and so much more. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together...
We are on the cusp of Primary/caucus season. This process starts February 3rd in Iowa and ends June 7th in Puerto Rico. We take a look at the first 4 contest and a few other states and discuss their impact on selecting our next President. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive ch...
In Episode #31 we answer the question of why Wilderness is in the Podcast title and let our listeners know what to expect in 2020. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national lev...
In Episode #30 we discuss what types of taxes are used to fund local government. I use Texas and Minnesota as examples of the variety we can see from state to state. We compare and contrast the different revenue generating models and then discuss how effective each provides resources for local governments. Did you know Texas has the 3rd highest local property taxes in the entire Country?
We discuss President's Washington's warning about political parties in his Farewell Address. We are living in an age that is ruled by partisan fighting and gridlock. Here is a hint to the solution - compromise is not a dirty word. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in ...
In Episode #28 we discuss a conservation survey from Montana then delve into our main topic of Cyber Attacks on Local Governments. We finish with our 3 question Quiz where you can win a Wimmer’s Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, a recycled cardboard pen and our very popular retractable – reusable drinking straw. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collecti...
We discuss the Trillion dollar a year deficits, the nearly $23 Trillion National Debt by laying out its history and the troubling consequences to our Nation. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regio...
Episode #26 is covers the #1 threat to American Democracy and Government - President Trump. We must ensure that Democratic Candidates do not outbid themselves on a drive to secure primary votes that they are unable to win the General Election. We discuss climate change, guns, college tuition, healthcare and more.
We discuss how recycled plastics, specifically plastic bottles, are used to make clothing and if that is an environmentally positive process. We then move on to Community Development and finish with our Quiz. Our Quiz prizes include a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen, retractable/reusable straw and a $25 Visa gift card.
An interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in Colorado and Nevada. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a signi...
This is our second Episode answering listener questions. We cover topics ranging from Home Rule, why cities build parks and trails and Economic Development subsidies. We answer 5 questions in depth and provide a lot of great information. We have parody sponsorship ad and finish with our Quiz. There are three quiz questions. Each question is from this week’s episode. Get your pencil, pen or device ready to write down the answers. When you have completed the quiz go to wimmerswilderness.org and fi...
In Episode #22 I answer several listener questions. Questions regarding why there are so many types of local governments and the reason for the taxes collected. We also have our Quiz at the end where you can win a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen and our very popular reusable/retractable straw.
In today’s episode we are having a conversation with Mayor Fisher of Clinton, Mississippi. He is a retired Major General who commanded over 43,000 troops and personnel in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Mayor Fisher has had decades of service to his community and our Country. We discuss what makes his community special, education, elections, primary, the military and so much more. We interview interesting public servants to demystify the who and why they choose to serve us and mak...
Episode #20 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast is an interview with Key West Mayor Johnston. She is an incredible individual - 3 time National Collegiate Champion Softball Player to business owner to Mayor of Key West. We discuss, climate change, local government, how to improve your community, why and how to run for local office and how to work with State government. We cover a lot of topics to demystify how and why to improve your local community.
In Episode #19 we take an expansive look at Financial Serfdom. The issue of the lowest 50% of Americans losing a combined $1 trillion in asset value while the top 1% increased $16.8 trillion from 1989 to 2018. We discuss the explosion of credit card and student loan debt over the same period. How the 1% is getting paid from their ownership of credit card companies, banks and other investments that are getting rich off the interest payments paid by the 50%. We finish up with our Quiz....
Welcome to Episode #18 of Wimmer’s Wilderness, I am your host George Wimmer. I have 16 years in local Government with 12 years as Mayor. Hopefully I have learn a few thing in my 30 years of volunteer work and Community organizing. Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. A couple big news items this week. Mexico tariffs on top of Chinese tariffs Climate change comments by the president Jobs numbers bei...
Welcome to Episode 17. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level. I am going to apologies right away as we get into a lot of numbers this episode. We kind of have to as w...
I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast. I am your host George Wimmer. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level. Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast is an informed look at Politics, Community...
Great interview with Mayor Litman of Mesquite, Nevada. We want to highlight local officials from differing backgrounds and views to show the importance of serving in local government. Mayor Allan Litman hails originally from Duluth, Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles following graduation from the University of Minnesota. He majored in history and political science. Councilman Litman entered the Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam from 1966-1967 where he was decorated with a Bronze Star for valor ...
We are in a process of continual improvements or at least we are trying to continually improve. With that said we are tweaking our Week in Review Episode format. We have our intro to each episode then go into our Lies Damn Lies and Statistics segment. We then transition into our three stories of the week. We finish up with our Week in the Review Quiz which has been downsized to 3 questions. The 3 story topics are taxes, resiliency and community service. 3 issues local communities struggle with e...
